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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1971

Page

2

Photographer John Zielinski to teach January workshop at Washington High

Photographer John M Zielinski will offer a ten week Photography Workshop at Washington High School starting Jan 26 with classes on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm Enrollment is $14 and open through adult education linked to Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids The course covers photography fundamentals with hands on assignments across light to night shots Zielinski has work in Life Popular Photography and Small World and teaches at Iowa City Recreation Center His Kalona studio Photo Art Gallery is involved in exhibits and a touring Amish Indian themed project with the Iowa Arts Council planning a February student exhibit at the Washington Public Library and Kirkwood campus.

John M. Zielinski Washington High School Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Zielinski Life Popular Photography Small World Iowa City Recreation Center Kalona Towa Arts Council Iowa Iowa State

Brighton PTA to screen LSD death story program

The Brighton Parent Teachers Association schedules a Thursday meeting at 7 30 p m at the Brighton schoolhouse. The program presents a recording of a boy’s death from LSD use and his mother’s reaction. All parents are urged to attend with refreshments served.

Brighton Pta Brighton Parent Teachers Association Brighton

Keota Rebekahs Install Officers for 1971 Term

Keota Emerald Rebekah Lodge installed officers for the 1971 term led by Ruth Inkens with Eliza beth Leitsinger. Mae Jones became noble grand and Maxine Carris vice grand. Dorothy Singleton and Loretta Stoutner filled key roles. Appointive officers included Pat Mound, Warren, Mary Shafer, Nina Fitz Simmons, and others. Irene Baughman received her past noble grand pin as the lodge organized committees and reported on Christmas boxes and a Mason City visit.

Keota Rebekahs KEOTA Emerald Rebekah Lodge Mae Jones Noble Grand Maxine Carris Ruth Inkens Elizabeth Leitsinger Dorothy Singleton Kens Loretta Stoutner Pat Mound Warren Mary Shafer Lodge

Sigtuit Tees TODAY

It's been cold lately Vie Haye it nearly does the job. Remember flowers and plants are doubly appreciated in cold weather. They bring a touch of spring indoors. Call 653 5457.

Beef Banquet Set for February 4 in Washington

The Washington County Beef Producers Association will hold its annual banquet February 4 at the K C hall in Washington starting at 6 30 p m L E Lincoln of Allis Chalmers will speak and Harmony Four will perform Tickets go on sale Wednesday from board members or the Extension office in Washington Directors listed include David Bell Bob Jams Bob Stout Vic Flynn Henry Beachy Raymond Lasek Roger Schuerman Pat Bel Ted Gerot

Washington County Beef Producers Association K.C. Hall Washington Henry Beachy Raymond Lasek Roger Schuerman Pat Bel Ted Gerot

Four local ISU students named to deans list

Iowa State University named 1 401 students to the deans list for the fall quarter. Washington entrants include Michael P. Brice psychology and Laurence J. Cuddeback outdoor recreation. Brighton’s Carl Stinocher made the list in agricultural business and Wayland’s Robert Meyer in poultry science.

Washington Wayland Brighton Iowa State University Michael P. Brice Laurence J. Cuddeback Carl Stinocher Robert Meyer

Help Sought for Handicapped Aid Project in Town

Mrs McGaffey coordinates a drive with VFW and Auxiliary to collect empty cigarette packages for Cedar Rapids Citizen Radio Club. Collected items fund devices like Seeing Eye dogs wheelchairs kidney machines and iron lungs for needy handicapped residents of the state. Local hospital staff select recipients in To wa City. No deadline, local help welcome. Send packages to Mrs Dave McGaffey 908 East Second.

Dave McGaffey VFW East Second

Fire destroys Lough home. family displaced

An early morning blaze in Fredonia routed the James Lough family from their Columbus Junction house. Firefighters battled flames that gutted the interior, returning later in the afternoon when a mattress flare up occurred. The six Lough children, all of school age, stayed with friends. Keith Robertson owns the home. Cause undetermined.

Fredonia James Lough Columbus Junction Lough Friends Keith Robertson

WASHINGTON County names grower leader for soybean group

Steve Wiggers was named county chairman to head the membership drive in Washington County for the Iowa Soybean Growers Association at a Mt Pleasant meeting Monday night. Five Washington County growers attended the district meeting at the Iris Restaurant: Dennis Berger and Olin Bishop of Wellman, Ed Chabal of Riverside, Steve Viggers and Frank Patterson of Washington.

Steve Wiggers Washington County Iowa Soybean Growers Association Mt. Pleasant Iris Dennis Berger Olin Bishop Wellman Ed Chabal Riverside Steve Viggers Frank Patterson Washington

Churches Hold Evening Fellowship With Supper

The First Baptist Church and the First Christian Church join in an evening of fellowship beginning with a supper at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Sunday. Each family is requested to bring sandwiches salad and dessert. The Rev. Richard Peterson directs get acquainted activities and Mrs. Kenneth Carrell leads singing of rounds and hymns. All are welcome.

First Baptist Church First Christian Church Richard Peterson Kenneth Carrell

Funeral services for Dale Woodburn held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Dale Woodburn were held Monday afternoon at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Bauer and Rev. M. O. Smith officiating. Casketbearers were Meint Koehler, Raymond Lan kbau, Robert Robertson, Ernest und, James Barnes, Willard Reschly. Burial was in Ainsworth Cemetery.

All-Day Program on Soybean Production and Marketing

Washington County Extension Service sponsors an all-day program on soybean production and marketing at the Washington YMCA Thursday January 21 from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m The morning covers varieties planting rates fertilizer programs with Extension Area Crops Specialist Vivian Jennings and a local soybean producers panel including Dennis Berger Howard Bohr Don Sheetz and P P Graber Jr Afternoon speakers William Matson Carlill Inc regional manager discusses processing and markets Dick Elijah Iowa Soybean Association talks market developments Far East Joel Hertz Mount Vernon reviews price outlook for 1971

Washington County Extension Service Washington Ymca Jim Frier Vivan Jennings Dennis Berger Howard Bohr Wellman Ed Chabal Riverside Don Sheetz Washington P. P. Graber, Jr Crawfordsville Jennings Ferent Willian Matson Cedar Rapids Cargill, Inc Dick Elijah Clarence Iowa Iowa Soybean Association Far East Joel Hertz Hertz Farm Management Co Mount Veronon

Elmer G. Eglin dies in Florida obituary in Kalona

Funeral services for Elmer G. Eglin 76 a Kalona resident will be Wednesday at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Kalona burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery He died Friday Jan 15 in Orlando Fla Born April 28 1894 in Richmond son of Anthony and Theresa Eglin He married Leona Skopp in Chicago October 29 1982 She survives Also surviving are two daughters five grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Ed and Geraldine Eglin of Kalona listed among survivors World War I veteran formerly with Phillips 66 Oil Co.

Kalona Elmer G. Eglin Oak Lawn Holy Sepulchre Mr. Eglin Orlando Fla Richmond Anthony Theresa Schillig Eglin Leona Skopp Chicago Eglin Phillips 66 Oil Co Daughers Geraldine Eglin

Marriage License Issued for Miller and Kuhlman

A marriage license has been issued at the courthouse here to Duane Ray Miller 21 of Washington and Sue Kuhlman 20 of Maquoketa.

Duane Ray Miller Washington Sue Kuhlman Maquoketa

Pete Shelangoski Dies At 98 At Shenik Rest Home

Pete Shelangoski, 98, died this morning at Shenik Rest Home in Wellman after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Good Funeral Home in Brighton. Born June 26, 1877 near East Pleasant Plain, he was a farmer and worked road crews for Jefferson County 18 years. Survivors include son Habert Shelangoski III of Carbon Cliff and Barbara Meekenport. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and three sons.

Brighton Pete Shelangoski Shenik Wellman Good Funeral Home Lipssig East Pleasant Plain Anthony Comstein Shelangoski Jefferson County Habert Carbon Cliff Laughter Barbara Meekenport

Local News Brief From Mercy Hospital Dismissal

Carroll Reighard has been discharged from Mercy Hospital Iowa City to his home. Mr and Mrs Harold John and Mr and Mrs Richard Pratt visited Macomb Illinois Sunday to spend the day with their children Steve Johnson Chris and Jay. They celebrated Mrs Harold Johnsons birthday on Saturday January 16.

Carroll Reighard Mercy Hospital Iowa City Harold John Richard ‘Pratt Macomb Steve Johnson Chris Jay Harold Johnson

Wade promoted to sergeant in U.S. Air Force

Lawrence E. Wade, son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Wade of route two Wade, has been promoted to sergeant. A Mid Prairie High School graduate of 1966, he is now serving with the U S Air Force in the Philippines.

Wade Lawrence E. Wade Gerald Wade Route Two Kalona Mid-Prairie High School U.S. Air Force Philippines

Funeral Wednesday for Wendel Haupert in Harper

Funeral services for Wendel Haupert 83 will be Wednesday January 2 at 10 a.m. at St Elizabeth Church Harper with Rev John Schmitz officiating burial will follow in St Elizabeth Cemetery A rosary will be at 730 p m at Powell Funeral Home Keota He was born March 12 1887 at Westphalia Kansas to Joseph and Zita Heighberger never married member of St Elizabeths Catholic Church Survivors include one sister Mrs Nick Mary Herman of Sigourney and many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers

Harper St. Elizabeth's Wendel Haupert John Schmitz St. Elizabeth Cemetery Powell Keola Mr. Haupert Westphalia Kan Joseph Zita Heighberger

Battersons Welcome Karen Jean In Randolph Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs Jack Batter son of Randolph Wis are the parents of a daughter Karen Jean born Sunday January 17 The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herman Behrend and Mr and Mrs Jim Batterson.

Jack Batterson Randolph, Wis Karen Jean Herman Behrend Jim Batterson

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